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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-16-1969MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA June 16, 1969 The meeting was called to order at 2:00 P. M., in the First Assembly of God Church, 500 West Sixth Street, with the following Councilmen Present: Walter Brooks, J. Ogden Markel, Jerry M. Patterson, Ray Villa, and Vice Mayor Wade Herrin. :Mayor Lorin Griset and Councilman Thomas W. Thurman were absent. Also present were City Manager Carl J. Thornton, CityAttorney William L. Mocki DireC~0r of Public Works Ronatd Wolford~ Director of Plarming Van Stevens, and Clerk of the Council Florence I. Malone. It was moved by Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Brooks, to · ~' approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of june ,2, ,1969, as submitted. Councilman Markel objected to his remarks being summarized under "City Hall Project" on page 226 of the June 2nd Minutes, stating thathe had spoken at length on the reasons for his not favoring a new City Hall at this time and on the manner in which the lend-lease proposal was submitted to the Council for approval. Councilman Markel further stated that he thought he had requested his statements be put in the record, and that he had written his statements out and would like to submit them to the Clerk to incorporate in the Minutes. He also said his remarks that were made to the Chairman of the Planning Commission under" 1969 Capital Improvements Program" on page 231 wer6 not recorded in the June 2nd Minutes. Vice Mayor Herrin suggested that Councilman Markel's request be submitted under the "Oral Communications" portion of the Agenda. The motion to approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 2, 1969, as submitted, was passed unanimously. PROJECT 5004 On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded TRAFFIC SIGNALS by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received for Project 5004 - Installation of Traffic Signals and Lighting System at 8th and Fairview; Modification of Signals at Main and Broadway Place (remove), Main and Warner, Washington and Bristol, l?th and Ross. and Fairview and McFadden - awarded contract to the low bidder, Smith Electric Company, at unit prices; and rejected all other bids. PROJECT 2004 On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded CENTENNIAL ROAD by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received for Project 2004, Construction of Centennial Road from Anne Street to Fairview Street; awarded contract to the low bidder, R. J. Noble Co., at unit prices; and rejected all other bids. CITY COUNCIL -238 June 16, 1969 PROJECT 1268 ~tWard of contract for Project 1268, Construc- MACARTHUR BOULEVARD tion of MacArthur Blvd. from Bristol to Ramona Drive, was continued to the July ?th Council meeting, on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa and carried, since the deeds for the rights-of-way for all of the street areas that would be included in this contract were not ready at this time. PROJECT 7005 On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded SANTIAGO CREEK by Councilman Patterson and unanimously RECONSTRUCTION carried, Council o~dered filed report of bids received for ProjeCt ?005, Reconstruction of Santiago Creek from Bristol tO Flower0 awarded contract at unit prices to the low bidder, Hemisphere Constructors, Inc.; and rejected all other bids. SPEC. 522-4 On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by INSURANCE Councilman Villa and unanimously carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received for Spec 522-4, Comprehensive Bodily Injury and Prope~y Damage Liability Insur- ance for three year period; ~warded contract to the iow bidder, Harrison, Zeppegno & Bristol; and rejected all other bids. SPEC. 631-126 On motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded GATE VALVES by Councilman Markel and unanimously carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received for Spec. 631-126, Gate Valves (annual requirement); awarded contract for the 2" and 3" flanged valves only to Parkson, Inc., and awarded contract for the 4", 6", 8", 10" and 12" valves to Pacific States Cast Iron Pip~ Company; and rejected all other bids. SPEC. 631-128 The City Council considered award of contract DOMESTIC WATER METERS for Spec. 631-128, Domestic Type Water Meters (annual requirement). It was moved by Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa, to order filed report of bids received; award contract ~for the 3/4" x 1", the 1 1/2", and the 2" meters to Hersey-Spariing Meter Company, and award contract for the 5/8" x 3/4" and the 1'! meters to Rockwell Manufacturing Company; and to reject all other bids. William Johnson, representing A. J. Products Company° stated that his company was the low bidder on Items 1 through 8 and felt that the contract should have been awarded to them; he stated they were bidding on Crane me~ters and would Like to show their meters to the Council and submit data. The City Manager explained to the Council that the Crane meters did not meet the specifications in that the meter measuring chamber had inadequate casting. Charles Hol(ten, Mechanical Engineer for A. J. Products Company, demonstrated the Crane meter to the Council. Councilman Villa requested the Public Works Director tO explain the City's objec- tions to the Crane meter, since the Council wished to be fair in the award of the contract. The Public Works Director read the pertinent specifications and explained that the staff felt the meter mm~factured by Crane was not completely machined on the inside. CITY COUNCIL - 239 - June 16, 1969 After further discussion by Council, the mo~ion to award the contract to Her- sey-Sparling Meter Company and to Rockwell Manufacturing was tabled to July ~, on motion of Councilman' Brooks, seconded by Councilman Markel and carried. Councilmen Patterson and Villa voted "No". SPEC. 631-129 COMPOUND WATER METERS On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Patterson and. unanimously carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received for Spec. 631-129, CompoundWater Meters, 3", 4", and 6"; awarded contract to the low bidder, Hersey-Sparling Meter Company; and rejected all other bids. SPEC. 631-127 On motion of Councilman Patterson, BUTTERFLY VALVES seconded by Councilman Brooks and unanimously carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received for Spec. 631-127, Wafer Style Butterfly Valves (annual requirement); awarded contract for 14", 16", 18", and 20" Wafer type valves to Keenan Pipe and Supply Company; awarded contract for the 6", 8", and 12" Flanged Ringtite Mechanical Joint Standard type valves to Parkson, Inc; awarded contract for the 12" and 14" Flanged Standard type valves to Henry Pratt Company; awarded contract for the 16", 18", and 20" Mechanical Joint Standard type valves to Henry Pratt Company; awarded contract for the 16". 18", and 20" Flanged Standard type valves to Keenan Pipe and Supply Company; awarded contract for the 12" Ringtite and Flexible Coupling Standard type valves to Parkson, Inc.; and rejected all other bids. SPEC. 371-113 - CAST IRON PIPE On motion of Councilman Brooks, & CAST IRON FITTINGS seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried, Council ordered filed report of bids received for Spec. 371-113, Cast Iron Pipe & Cast Iron Fittings; awarded contract for Schedule I and for Schedule II to the low bidder, United States Pipe & Foundry; and rejected all other bids. SPEC. 371-111 - ASBESTOS On motion of Councilman Brooks, CEMENT PIPE & CAST IRON seconded by Councilman Markel FITTINGS and unanimously carried~ Council ordered filed report of bids received for Spec. 371-111, Asbestos Cement Pipe & Cast Iron Fittings for Asbestos Cement Pipe; awarded contract for Schedule I (Pipe) to Marden Susco and awarded contract for Schdeule II (Fittings) to the low bidder, Parkson, Inc.; and rejected all other bids. RECESS Council members present. At 3:25 P.M., afive minute recess was declared. The Council recon- vened at 3:33 P.M., with the same READING WAIVED The full reading of ordinances and resolutions, the titles of which appeared on the public Agenda, was waived on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried. CITY COUNCIL - 240 - June 16, 1969 ORD. NS-971 - A.A. 645 ORDINANCE NS-971 CHANGING DISTRICT PLANNING COMMISSION CLASSIFICATION ON AMENDMENT APPLI- CATION 645 INITIATED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION, AND AMENDING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP 12-5-10 (EXHIBIT AA 645 A) (rezoning property north of 8th, east of Flower, south of 17th and west of Main as follows: north of Washington from the R 2 and R 3 Districts to the R 3H District, and south of Washington from the R 2, R 3 and R 3H Districts to the P District) was passed to second reading, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Patterson, on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brooks, Patterson, Villa, Herrin Markel Thurman, Griset RES. 69-77 - WATER DISTRICT RESOLUTION 69-77 OF THE CITY COUNCIL STORAGE FACILITIES OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OPPOSING USE OF FUNDS BY THE ORANGE COUNTY MU- NICIPAL WATER DISTRICT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STORAGE FACILITIES WHICH WOULD NOT BE BENEFICIAL TO ALL ENTITIES OF SAID DISTRICT was adopted, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried. RES. 69-92 RESOLUTION 69-92 OF THE CITY COUNCIL HOME RULE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO ANY STATE LEGISLATION CURTAILING THE EXISTING CONCEPT OF HOME RULE was adopted, on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Brooks and unanimously carried. RES. 69-93 RESOLUTION 69-93 REQUESTING THAT THE RECOVERY OF TAXES COUNTY OF ORANGE DEFEND' THE ACTION FOR RECOVERY OF TAXES PAID UNDER PROTEST FILED BY THE DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS FOUNDATION OF SANTA ANA, INC., AGAINST THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AND THE CITY OF SANTA ANA was adopted, on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Council- man Brooks and unanimously carried. RES. 69-95 - STANDARD DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. B rooks, RESOLUTION 69-95 ADOPTING STANDARD DRAWINGS AND STANDARD SPECI FICA- TIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND 62-217 was adopted, on motion of Councilman seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried. RES. 69-96 RESOLUTION 69-96 OF THE CITY COUNCIL AHFP PROGRAM OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO PROVIDE ANNUAL REQUALIFICATIONS FOR PARTIC- IPATION IN THE ARTERIAL HIGHWAY FINANCING PROGRAM was adopted, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Patterson, on the following roll call vote: CITY COUNCIL June 16, 1969 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brooks, Patterson, Villa, Herrin Markel Thurman, Griset RES. 69-97 - DEEDS, NO CASH RESOLUTION 69-97 ACCEPTING DEEDS FOR WHICH THE CITY IS PAYING NO CASH CONSIDERATION (Salvation Army, Ledda, Morris, Barrios, Ontiveros, Turner) was adopted, on motion of Council man Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried. AGREEMENT - ENCROACHMENT Execution by the Vice Mayor of an Agree- ment between the City and Betty Jones, dba South American Aquarium and Mae and George Pickelheimer, to permit an encroaching sign at 1114 North Harbor Blvd. was authorized, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried. AGREEMENT - SIGNAL Execution by the Vice Mayor of an Agree- INSTALLATION ment between the City and the State of California for signal installation at the intersection of McFadden Avenue and Tustin Village Way was authorized, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Markel and unanimously carried. AGREEMENT Execution by the Vice Mayor of an Agree- BUILDING CONSTRUCTION merit between the City and Comet, Inc., Prime Contractors, Inc., V. B. F., and Andrew P. Litschi, for construction of building at 2700 North Main Street, was authorized, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Patterson, on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOE S: ABSENT: Brooks, Patterson, Villa, Herrin Markel Thurman, Griset Prior to the vote on the above motion, in response to an inquiry by Councilman Markel, the Planning Director explained that the necessity for the agreement had nothing to do with the extension o! Memory Lane; that it was necessary because the builder does not own the property on which his parking is being placed and because of the distande of the building from the property line on which the building is going, which property is owned by the builder. ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT The Accountants' Report filed by Diehl, Evans and Company, independent auditors, for quarter ending March 31, 1969, was ordered filed, on motion of Councilman MarkeL seconded by Councilman Brooks and unanimously carried. FIESTA SITE On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Patterson and carried, the request from the Centennial Fiesta Committee CITY COUNCIL - 242 - June 16, 1969 for use of the area north of FoUrth, west' of Ross, for fiesta site on October 17, 18, and 19 was granted, ,WEED ASSESSMENT After a motion by Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa, to receive and file the letter from D. A. Horton protesting the weed abatement assessment for parcels at 1308 and 1312 East 2nd Street failed adoption, it was moved by Councilman Brooks, seconded by Council- man Patterson and unanimously carried, to table the matter to the July 7, Council meeting to afford Dr. Horton sufficient opportunity to be present when the matter was considered. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE The City Council considered the following LICENSE APPLICATIONS Alcoholic Beverage License Applications: Lu-Su American Japanese Restaurant, 2231 West 5th, New on Sale Beer and Wine; Amber Lite, 1521 North Fairview, On Sale Beer, Person Transfer; Joel Enterprises, 2317 West 1st, On Sale General, Person Transfer. Frank Puglisi, 10192 Vista Drive, Anaheim, who has a place of business at 2233 West 1st Street, protested approval of the application for Joel Enterprises, stating the premises have insufficient parking; that there have been problems with the premises causing the Police Department to give more attention to the area; and that the present owner had'not been open long enough for the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to determine whether or not it was a bona fide eating place. Joe Morris, 16206 Bellflower Blvd., Bellflower, who manages "The Center" across the street from Joel Enterprises; also protested approval of the application, stating subject bar used "The Center's" parking area. On motion of Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Brooks and unanimously carried, Council ordered filed the Alcoholic Beverage License Applications for Lu-Su American Japanese Restaurant and Amber Lite, and directed the staff to investigate the application for Joel Enterprises to see if it meets the zoning requirements, and if not, to file a protest with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. VARIANCE AND CONDITIONAL It was moved by Councilman Patterson, USE PERMITS seconded by Councilman Brooks and unanimously carried, to adopt the findings of fact, conclusions and decisions of the Planning Commission or Zoning Admin- istrator in the following matters as actions of the City Council: VA 69-32, RAPP, GUNDERMAN - to construct offstreet parking lot in R 3 District at 1005 North Riverine - APPROVED; VA 69-33, NEW ENGLAND MORTGAGE CO. - construct 183-unit mobile home park in R 4 District at 507 South Euclid - APPROVED; VA 69-34, WHITE - construct 20-unit apartment complex in R 2 District at 712-720 East Pine - APPROVED. CITY COUNCIL - 243 - June 16, 1969 PORTABLE CLA'SSi{OO~S The request from Santa Ana .Unified and Junior College Districts to place four -: portable classrooms on Parton Street just sot%th of ~Walnut wa~ granted, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Patterson, on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Brooks, Patterson, Villa, Herrin Markel Thurman, ~riset Due to a conflict of~nterest on the. next from the Council .chamber. PARCEL MAP 612 item~, i. · ',iC°uncilman.. . . Brooks. :excuseI himself Council~considered Parcel Map 612, filed -- I~y Burger King creating three C 2 parcels on the southwest corner of First and Jackson, continued from the Jun9 2nd Council, megtin~ .at request of the applicant; The following persons, spoke, objecting to the conditions ~n Planning Director' s rep. orr regarding !he driveways (Conditions 3 d; and 4 d. ) which would effect one common d~ive .w. ay ',between Parcels 1 and 2, fronting First Stree..t.and situate the main ingres.s.and..~gress'on Jackson Street: Sheldon Ross, attorney repre - senting Burger KSng; .Martin Dem%,, ,Consulting Engineer for Burger King;~ Allen Wal.ker, Walker ar~d,.Lee Re. al Estate, the selter; and Paul Campbell, District Real Estate Manager for Burger King. Followi.ng f~rt~e~ ,di.sC~',s, si0n. Tentative Parcel: Map 812 was appreved .s.ubject to conditions in ~ Planning Di, rector's report dated May 27, 1969, and alley reqmrement wa~ wai~ed~ o~ motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Couhcilman Markel and unanimously carried. Councilman Brooks returned to the Council table. RECES~ At 5:10 P. declared. 5:15 P.M. M.. a five-minute recess was The Counci~ reconvened at PARCE~ MAp~ f~l:3~ ~.~ ~ Tentative Parcel Map 613, filed by ., .,--.: ,: ~, .,~ Santiago Development Company, creating two parcels, one C 5 andone C 4. on the southwest corner of Main and MacArthur, was apprOved subject to conditions in Planning Director's report dated June 9, 1969, and alley requirement was waived, on motion of Co,uncilman Brooks, seconded by' Councilman Markel and unanimous13'~ car tie d. PARCEL MAP 614 Tentative Parcel Map 614~ filed by Haywar8 Filter Co., creating three M i parcels northwest of the intersection of Castor and Susan Streets; was approved subject to conditions in Planning Director's report dated June 10, 1969, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Markel and unanimously carried. ,CITY COUNCIL 244 - - June 16, 1969 DISASTER SERVICES ~: ::~l~e appointment of Dr. Ernest E. Ainslie APPOINTMENT as Assistant City Medical Director for Disaster Services purposes was approved and confirmed, on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Brooks and unanimously carried. VELVET KNIGHTS The Vice Mayor recognized Mr. Wayne FLAG DESIGN Edwards, representing the Velvet Knights Drum and Bugle Corps, who distributed four designs for a City Flag to be carried by the Corps. It was the consensus of the Council that the designof the sun rising over Saddieback Mountain should be used for the flag design. Vice Mayor Herrin stated that because he opposed the spending of public funds for such purpose but very much favored this type of youth activity, he would consider it a privilege to personally provide the Corps with its flag. Councilman Villa requested that the Staff investigate the possibilities of entering the "Velvet Knights" in the New Year's Day Pasadena l~ose Parade. BRISTOL - SANTA CLARA The report from the Citizen-Government CROSSING GUARD Advisory Committee for Traffic Safety recommending retention of crossing guard at intersection of Bristol and Santa Clara was ordered filed, on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried. HELIOTROPE CUL-DE-SAC The Council consi'dered the Planning Commission recommendation for approval of an agreement 'between the residents of North Heliotrope Drive and the City for furnishing engineering drawings for construction of a cul-de-sac north of 17th Street. On motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Brooks and unanimously carried, the Staff was instructed to develop the agreement for Council approval. BOARD AND COMMISSION The following named persons were APPOINTMENTS appointed to the respective Board or Commi~sien- for the term indicated, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Patterson and un- animously carried: APPOINTEE BOARD OR COMMISSION TERM OF OFFICE Allan Fainbarg Vehicle Parking District #1 July 1, 1969 ~ J~u~e 30, 1972 Mrs. Eaton MacKay Recreation and Parks June 16, 1969 -June 30, 1971 (Unexpired term of Dolores Duckett) CITY COUNCIL - 245 - June 16, 1969 Frank Gelinas Harold Jenkins · Bowers Memorial Museum .Library, Board . .- July 1, 1.969 - June 30, 1973 J~ly 1, 1969 -June 30, 1973 Peter Muth Personnel Board July 1, 1969 -June 30, 1973 .Warren Schmidt Personnel Board July 1, 1969 -June 30, 1973 Everett Parks Planning Commission July 1~ 1969 - June 30, 1973 Rudy Gallegos Planning Commission July 1, 1969 ~- June 30, 1~ CONDITIONAL USE Councilman Markel stated that the PERMIT 69-6 Planning Commission had considered CUi 69-6 at its meeting of June 9; that it represented another encroachment into the Industrial Zone by commercial enterprises; that a few years ago, the City had paid $219,000 for the develop- ment of.a General Plan;~that considerable additional expense had been incurred relative to its adoption; that the purpose of the General Plan was to protect; that in the instance of CUP 69-$ "protection had gone to the four winds"; that if this building were to be built on Main Street, south of First, it would stimulate other development and remodeling and increase property values; that there would be 30 potential businesses for the area; that offices located on Edinger and Grand are cheaper to rent than those on Main Street; that the approval of the Permit by the Planning Comr~ission was close to sacriligeous. Councilman Market further stated that only foul~ of the seven members of the Planning Comm}ssion were present and the vote on the Permit had been 3 - 1 in favor; that th~ Planning Commission was organized to develop the General Planand it is reneging on that purpose; that in contrast to the potential for good as a Main Street .development, it is a potential wrong for one of the finest industrial areas in the Country and in the very heart of that area, Grand Avenue and Edinger; and that "it is time to take account of ourselves". RECESS At 6:10 P. M., on motion of Council- man Patterson, seconded by Council- man Villa and carried, the meeting was recessed to 7:30 P. M., at which time it was reconvened with the same Council members present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Invocation was delivered by the Reverend Leslie Zimmerman of Goodwill Industries. PUBLIC HEARING Hearing was opened on Amendment AMENDMENT APPLICATION 646 Application 646, filed by Tex A. and BOSWELL Jessie W. Boswell, to rezone property at the northwest corner of Fruit Street and Tustin Avenue from the R 1 District to the LP District. Tex Boswell, applicant, was present and explained that they had met with the neighborhood improvement association in the area to explain their plans and the association had unanimously approved the application. There being no further testimony, the hearing was closed. CITY COUNCIL -246 - June 16, 1969 On motion of Councilman BroOks~ seCo~lded by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried, Amendment Application 646 was approved and the City Attorney was instructed to prepare an ordinance to reclassify the property according to Exhibit A. PUBLIC HEARING SUNFLOWER AVENUE RES. 69-94 closed. Hearing was opened on proposed vacation of a portion of Sunflower Avenue, east of Fairview. There being no response to the call for testimony, the hearing was RESOLUTION 69-94 ORDERING THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF SUNFLOWER AVENUE, EAST OF FAIRVIEW STREET, RESERVING EASEMENTS THEREIN FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES was adoptedj on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Markel and unanimously carried. PACIFIC AND WARNER On June 2nd, the City Council referred to Staff the traffic problem at the intersection of Warner and Pacific for study and report on the possibility of closing the Warner -Pacific intersection to north and south traffic and recommendation of alternative routes for automobile and pedestrian traffic, or alternate suggestions. The Public Works Director explained the meaning of traffic warrants (which determine the need for.crossing guards or traffic signals) to the Council and reported on accident rate surveys and the Pacific and Warner signalization potential accident rate, based on 1963, 1964, 1967, and 1968 signalized intersection accident records for all signalized intersections in the City. Public Works Director then projected slides depicting a diagram of the area, the right turning movement count from Pacific onto Warner, and a compilation of alternate suggestions for the crossing as follows: (1) Continued use of the existing four crossing guards at an annual cost of $5, 600. (2) Construction of a pedestrianoverpass or separation of some type at an annual cost of $2, 400. (Initial cost $30,000. ) (3) Provide school bus transportation at an annual cost of $6, 750. (4) Provide signal only at an annual cost of $1, 730, eXPlaining that there is a 50 - 50 chance with signalization that there would be less than ten accidents per year; that since the area on Pacific is already developed, it is not anticipated that there will be a very great increase in traffic on Pacific; and that it will probably never meet the warrants required for a signal. (Initial cost $18, 000. ) (5) Median fence on Warner between Bristol and Rene which would require the children to cross at Bristol and would require the Bristol crossing to have a crossing guard; annual cost of $3,320. CITY COUNCIL - 247 - June 16, 1969 (6) Cut a new street through from:Warner at Rene, which would connect Rene and Flora; close the median at Pacific; and put in a signal at Rene; annual cost of $6, 750. (Initial cost $48, 000. ) (7) Signal and crossing guard at Rene without a street cut-through, annual cost of $5,200. (Initial cost $27,000. ) (8) Adjust school attendance area to include the area south of Warner only. If school bond issue passes, a new school will be built and opened for the school year two years from now. The Public Works Director stated that in view of the last alternate, the Public Works Department felt it would be imprudent to select any of the other alternate suggestions; that the answer is to modify the attendance area boundaries; and that the recommendation of the Public Works Department is To retain the present crossing guard protection at Warner and Pacific until a new school is build. William Burns, attorney representing the parents in the Jefferson School area, stated that he did not think the school bonds would pass and the solution recom- mended by the Public Works Director was unacceptable. He said he had spent some time during the past two weeks educating himself on warrants; that the U. S. National Warrant Guidelines do not,coincide with the City's; and that the manual he studied indicated that most of the warrants are met. He recom- mended that a semi-actuated traffic signal be put in. He stated thatthey were used quite commonly; that this type of signal is what this intersection needs; and that it is what the government manual recommended for this type of inter- section. Mr. Burns added thathe thought a signal should be put in immediately on an emergency basis. Joe Stevens, 2101 West Hall, spoke regarding Alternate Suggestion (6) and also stated that there are two major traffic entries into the Cherrydale tract. A discussion by Council followed, during which Vice Mayor Herrin stated he would have to take the approach recommended by Staff. Councilman Brooks stated that he didn't think Staff had come up with a solution and that he was going To reverse his position and be in favor of a traffic signal at this point. Council- man Markel expressed the opinion that something should have been done before now; that we should have gotten together with the School Board to do something about the situation; that there had been a laxity; that he was not in favor of the signal because of what he had heard and read; that he was in favor of the overpass system, which is used by Los Angeles; that the problem had gone long enough and needed to be solved now; that he was disappointed that a solution seemed to be no closer now than it had been two weeks ago. Councilman Patterson stated that probably the best solution would be that no children cross there and the only way that could be accomplished would be to adjust the school boundries which is not ~ possible for two years;that he supported the Staff in their professional deter- ] minations and the report they gave 100 %, but thatwe had now reached the point | where it is a political question because of the number of accidents that have taken place at the intersection. It was moved by Councilman Patterson, seconded by CounciLman Brooks, to authorize installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Pacific CITY COUNCIL - 248 - June 16, 1969 and Warner Avenues. The mot~0n ~' passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOE S: ABSENT: Brooks, Patterson, Villa Markel, Herrin Thurman, Griset Councilman Villa stated that he was impressed with Mr. Burns' statements; that he didn't know if he was right or wrong; that it was a confusing situation. He expressed the concern of all the Council about the situation, and asked the Staff to explain the pros and cons of the semi-actuated signal. The Public Works Director explained that the specific design of the signal was a matter for the Traffic Engineer to recommend; that a semi-actuated signal was probably the best solution for the signal at this intersection because it would alleviate the problems, to a~ great extent, that a timed signal would create; but that a number of signals would be considered and he could not say at this time which would be the best one for this location. The City Manager explained that the signal would be given the highest priority, but that it would take some time because of the complexity of the problem, bidding procedures, et cetera; that it would not be ready by the time school opened in the fall, that it would probably be six months before it could be installed. Jesse Berry, Member of the Board of Education, expressed the hope that every- one would get out and vote for the school bonds to be passed. RECESS memb ers present. At 9:15 P.M., a five minute recess was declared. The Council reconvened at 9:22 P. M., with the same Council POLICE DEPARTMENT Loran Norton read a prepared statement concerning the death of Officer Nelson Sasscer and containing nine suggestions relative to Police Department policy, a copy of which was furnished to the Clerk. It was ordered received and filed, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Patterson and carried. Mrs. Janice Boer, 912 North Lowell, stated that there was a need in the Police Department for a Policewoman; that the people of the community must have respect for the Chief and his department Or "all is lost"; that the department was not well administered; that it did not deal effectively with vice and narcotic problems; and that if it was necessary to fire the City Manager to get rid of the Police Chief~ to do so, in order to re-instill faith in the Police Department with a strong, new, young man. Charles Thayer, 121 West Murphy, member of the Police Department and member of the Board of the Police Benevolent Association, rebutted the remarks and suggestions made by Mr. Norton. CITY COUNCIL - 249 - June 16, 1969 Clarence Jackson, 1501 West Raymar, President of the.N.A.A.C.P. Orange County Chapter, spoke regarding the investigation following the shooting of Officer Sasscer and presented a letter signed by Ron Lunceford stating he was stopped and searched at gunpoint, which was ordered filed, on motion of Council- man Brooks, seconded by Councilman Patterson and carried. Mr. Jackson urged the establishment of a human relations committee to help bridge the gap of communication. Ted Hyser, 2016 West 8th and Reverend Boyd, 710 South Flower, Vice President Elect of the Interdenominational Churches Alliance, also spoke on the subject. Jim Samuelson, 2901 South Rene Drive, stated that he had lived in Santa Ana since 1954 and had the greatest respect for the Police Department. After discussion by Council, on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Villa and unanimously carried, Staff was directed to place the question of a Community Relations Commission on the July 7th Agenda for consideration by Council at that time when.ail Council members would be present. Frieda Reed, 826 Golden West, requested information on a dance permit she had applied for to hold teen age dances during the summer at a D. A. V. hall. She was informed that the Staff would check on the status of the permit for her. LATE CLAIM On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried, the Application for Leave to Present Late Claim by Patrick Lynaugh, Claimant, was denied. LICENSE FEE WAIVER The request from Childrens Hospital of Orange County for waiver of business 'license fees for Thrift Store at 2025 West First Street was granted subject to compliance with the applicable Municipal Code provisions, on motion of Councilman Villa, seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried. 1969 - ?0 BUDGET Council set for public hearing on July 21, 1969, at 7:30 P.M. the 1969-70 Budget, on motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried. COUNCILMAN ABSENCE BUDGET TRANSFERS Budget Transfers: Councilman Mark el advised the Council that he would be unable to attend the July 7th and July 21st Council meetings. ~ On motion of Councilman Brooks, seco~d by Councilman Patterson and unanimous~ carried, Council approved the following CITY COUNCIL - 250 - June 16, 1969 FROM TO AMOUNT (1) 11~000 $ 2?, 900 51-111 39,?00 51 -231 1,300 51-241 3,000 51-244 900 51-251 200 51-252 100 51-253 3,000 51-286 10,000 51-289 1,900 (2) 11-0005 4, 600 Council Contingency and capital Outlay (Recreation and Parks) Council Contingency 51-258 capital Out- lay Project Jerome Park $ 88, 000 51-563 capital. ,Out- lay Traffic Signals (Pro- ject 500't Traffic Signals, Modifications of Signals, & Lighting System) $ 4, 600 (3) 11-5515 4,000 11-554 3,000 11-561 1,000 11-565 4,000 11-532 4,000 Public Works Select Street Maintenance Public Works, Curbs, & Sidewalks Public Works, Ornamental Lights Public Works, Traffic Painting & Signs Public Works, Sewer Maintenance 11-537 Public Works, Santiago Creek $ 16,000 (4) 11-551 $ 1,150 Public Works, Select 11-536 Public $ 1,150 Street Maintenancm Works Stofrm Drain :Maintenance (5)i 11-5515 2,000 Public Works, Select 11-541 Public $ 2,000 Street Maintenance Works, Weed Abatement CENTENNIAL BANNERS On motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried, Council granted the request from Conrad Epley, Public Relations fi~-~u for the Centennial Celebration, to hang banners at intersections of Main Street and 4th Street and Main Street and 17th Street. CITY COUNCIL - 251 - June 16, 1969 STREET CLOSUI~E ,,, , ~ The request from the South Main Im- provement AsSociation to close South ~ , Main Street between Borchard and ,Edin,~er July 4, /1969~ from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A. M for a 4th of July Program was granted, on mot£o,~ of Councilman'Bro0ks, Seconded by Councilman Patterson and unanimously carried. PARKS AND RECREATION Mrs. David (Joyce) Greene was appointed APPOINTMENT to the Board of Recreation and Parks for the term expiring June , 30, 1973, on ~ motion of Councilman Brooks, seconded by Councilman Markel and unanimousl~ I carried. : ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Councilman Patterson stated for the re- cord that he attended the Black Panther meeting recently held in Anaheim as an observer and not as a representative of the City. The City Manager reported that the street work on the interconnection between 4th and 6th would be completed by the end of the week, and that the meters on 4th Street would be removed on the weekend, so that a new traffic system would be in effect in the downtown area on June 23rd. The City Manager reported that several interns would be hired for the summer season only. Councilman Markel requested that the following statement be included in the Minutes of the meeting of June 2, 1969, under "City Hall Project": "Among other things, Councilman Markel also stated that the Court House design made it one of the outstanding architectural show places in Southern California. He aiso stated that the Presbyterian Church people were buying all available property in the square to the east of the Court House and were planning a parklike landscape that will lend a magnificent beauty to the area which is the easterly entrance to the Civic Center. He also expressed con- siderable concern at the possibility of converting the Court House building into a County library, thereby drawing from sponsorship and patronage of many Orange County people from our own Bowers Museum. Councilman Markel expressed disbelief of the fact that since the Council can order construction of sewers, water mains, streets, and fire halls the Council can order City Halls built without consent of the people. Councilman Markel said that the defeat of two recent bond elections was conclusive evidence that the people of Santa Aha are not interested in a City Hall at this time." STATE BAR ASSOCIATION On motion of Councilman Patterson, CONVENTION seconded by Councilman Brooks and unanimously carried, City Attorney WiLLiam L. Mock was authorized to attend the convention for the State Bar Association at City expense, and Mr. Mock was commended for this honor being bestowed upon him through the office of James Penney, President of the Orange County Bar Association. CITY COUNCIL - 252 - June 16, 1969 ADJOURNMENT At 11:40 17 M. , there being no further business to come before the Council, the meeting was adjournedto 7:30 P.M., June 30, 1969, in the Mayor's office, City Hall, 217 North Main Street, on motion of Councilman Patterson, seconded by Councilman Brooks and carried, for the purpose of special Budget Study only. Florence I. MalSne~ Clerk of the Council CITY COUNCIL - 253 - June 16, 1969